Number of clinical trials in Zambia
Zambia: Number of clinical trials was 9 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
9
Change on year
down 25.0%
World rank
70th
of 153 countries
All-time high
16
in 2017
All-time low
1
in 2008
Years of data
20
2004–2024
Number of clinical trials in Zambia, 2004–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, number of clinical trials in Zambia stood at 9.
That represents a change of down 25.0% on the previous year and down 10.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of clinical trials in Zambia peaked at 16 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 1, in 2008.
Zambia ranks 70th of 153 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of clinical trials in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | — |
| 2006 | 3 | +50.0% |
| 2007 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 1 | -66.7% |
| 2009 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 2010 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 4 | +100.0% |
| 2012 | 7 | +75.0% |
| 2013 | 8 | +14.3% |
| 2014 | 10 | +25.0% |
| 2015 | 7 | -30.0% |
| 2016 | 5 | -28.6% |
| 2017 | 16 | +220.0% |
| 2018 | 13 | -18.8% |
| 2019 | 10 | -23.1% |
| 2020 | 11 | +10.0% |
| 2021 | 6 | -45.5% |
| 2022 | 10 | +66.7% |
| 2023 | 12 | +20.0% |
| 2024 | 9 | -25.0% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 9 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3, 3.0× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 9 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3, 3.0× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.2 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 2010s | 8.2 | 2 | 16 | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.6 | 6 | 12 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More reference data data for Zambia
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.0386 (2026)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.0941 (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.018 (2026)
- Country level monthly temperature anomalies 0.3261 (2026)
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Urban area long term, annual growth rate 3.69 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban area long term, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban area long term, per capita 0.0001 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of clinical trials in Zambia?
- Number of clinical trials in Zambia was 9 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of clinical trials recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 16 in 2017.
- What is the lowest number of clinical trials recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 2008.
- How does Zambia rank for number of clinical trials?
- Zambia ranks 70th out of 153 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of clinical trials rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Number of clinical trials. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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